Petty Fest is returning to NYC this October, though unlike previousyears, this year there will be "Two Nights To Get Drunk And Celebrate The Songs Of Tom Petty." The fest is taking place October 5 at Music Hall of Williamsburg and October 6 at Bowery Ballroom. The fest is (almost) the same lineup of musicians that usually get together for things like this, like Norah Jones, Nicole Atkins, Jesse Malin, Sammy James Jr. (The Mooney Suzuki), Jody Porter (Fountains of Wayne), Tad Kubler of The Hold Steady, Josh Lattanzi of The Lemonheads, and others. Interesting additions inclue Har Mar Superstar and Jonny Corndawg. I hope they do a duet. And of course there will be "surprise guests". Tickets for both nights go on sale Thursday (9/1) at noon with an AmEx presale starting Wednesday (8/31) at noon. $2 from each ticket will be donated to Doctors Without Borders.

These shows are a blast. Haters, you should try it. last year's petty fest was a lot of fun. Actually, the last 3 years of petty fest have been great (from what i remember). its a night to party to some of the best songs around.

It's hysterical how you losers think you can label the people who go to this as "hipsters" at the same time as ripping on Tom Petty and pretending you are too cool to get drunk with some good musicians (sans Norah Jones) and celebrate this music.

Hipsters can't go to this because -- wait for it -- we actually have FUN at these parties.